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Water, flows and reservoirs

Karla Robinson kayaking down the Puntledge River

Planning & reports on reservoirs, rivers

Rivers and reservoirs are key to BC Hydro's generation system. Use the links below for information on water use planning and the latest available data on reservoir levels and planned discharges of water.

Hydrometeorologic data

Near real-time data from our reservoir systems including precipitation, air temperature and lake levels, presented in table format.

Reservoir levels

Search by region for data based on automated readings, including some sources of customizable data from the Water Survey of Canada.

Reservoir discharges

Flow forecasts, based on a variety of factors, at ASH Plant, Comox Dam and Daisy Lake. Actual flows are also subject to change without public notice.

How we manage droughts

Learn how we manage our hydroelectric facilities during periods of persistent drought conditions.

Water use planning

Finding a balance between competing uses of water, including water for electricity generation.

Recreation areas

We've developed and maintain a wide range of recreation areas on reservoirs and rivers near our working dams and power stations.